A yeast-like fungus called Candida albicans is a normal organism in the mouth — but when this fungus overgrows, it can cause an infection called oral thrush. Especially common among young infants, ...

Candida glabrata is a natural species of yeast that is part of the gut microbiome. It’s found on the skin and in the gastrointestinal tract. An overgrowth of the yeast may cause fungal infections in ...

Dr. Rob Riley joins us each week from the South Bend Clinic. Here are his responses from April 23. Ann: How do you know if you have a sinus infection vs. allergies in the spring? The symptoms ...

Yeast infections can recur or become chronic if the bacteria in your vagina are imbalanced or if you have a weakened immune system. Certain practices may help prevent them. While yeast infections can ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded two grants totaling more than $7.8 million to the University at Buffalo, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center ...

Researchers have discovered how the beneficial fungal yeast Pichia can stave off the harmful fungal yeast Candida, according to a new study in PLOS Pathogens (March 13, 2014). The study by researchers ...